The Sixteen

2.5 star property
Beaux Arts hotel in Amsterdam

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | View from room
Exterior
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Staircase

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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16 Geldersekade, Amsterdam, NH, 1012 BH
  • Place, Amsterdam Chinatown
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Warmoesstraat
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 213 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam City Centre within a short walk of Dam Square, The Sixteen is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. This 14-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and express check-in.

What's nearby

  • Amsterdam Chinatown - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Warmoesstraat - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sexmuseum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dam Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Anne Frank House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Central Metro Station - 2 min walk
  • Amsterdam (ZYA-Amsterdam Central Station) - 5 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪De Haven van Texel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪VOC-Café De Schreierstoren - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dabka - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's Head - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Sixteen

Beaux Arts hotel in Amsterdam
At The Sixteen, guests have access to features like express check-in.
60-cm flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Wardrobes or closets are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1550
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property does not have a Netherlands Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Sixteen Hotel
The Sixteen Amsterdam
The Sixteen Hotel Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Sixteen?

The Sixteen provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around The Sixteen?

This hotel is situated in Amsterdam City Centre within a short 12-minute walk of Dam Square and also 15 minutes on foot from Passenger Terminal Amsterdam. You'll also find Rembrandt Square and The 9 Streets less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Sixteen?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Sixteen feature a casino?

No, The Sixteen doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Sixteen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Sixteen have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Sixteen have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Sixteen doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Sixteen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Sixteen.

Does The Sixteen have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Sixteen?

The closest major airport to The Sixteen is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is 14.7 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Sixteen?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Sixteen.

The Sixteen Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 43 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jamilah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and clean, amazing location also. Only issue I had was that there was Maintainance on site which were using there power tools around 9am in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a really lovely stay. We got upgraded to the grand room. Clean, stylish and spacious. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Our room did not match the photo. In the photo there are 2 windows. We got a 1 window room that was smaller than what we were led to believe. Upon contacting the hologram in the entranceway, he obliged to show us 2 other options that were on the ground floor and smaller than the room assigned to us. We felt it was deceptive. The hologram told us that it was an old building and that the rooms are different and that we had a front facing canal view. Canal view was not mentioned on the listings. That is completely beside the point that our room was smaller than expected. If the larger 2 window room and the. 1 window room are the same price, they need to show photos of both possibilities. Also, the carpet in the hallway is very dirty and the walls are very scuffed and need to be painted. Would not stay again. Update your room descriptions and photos. Do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rahil, FORT LEE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location , clean property, good rooms. Does the job
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kasipathy, CATERHAM

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little hotel just minutes from Central Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Judith

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tiny, shabby, lower end room, not as described

First, this was not booked as a 1or 2 star room. it should have been a nice room with amenities. The only good thing about this place was the location, on the canal, but it wasn’t worth anywhere near the value advertised. The check in process was awkward. It was virtual, there was no lobby or desk, just a kiosk in a dark hall with a remote person. They did not have facilities to leave my luggage, since I was early. They finally agreed to put it in my future room after some discussion. 2nd, it was 3 floors up a narrow staircase. The hall was dirty, the wallpaper torn, the stairs stained and it was a very narrow steep difficult staircase. Anyone staying should know this. 3rd, the room was tiny. In order to open my suitcase, I had to use half of the double bed I didn’t use or I would have tripped over the open suitcase on the floor. There were no amenities in the room, no coffeemaker, no breakfast available. When I asked for a kettle, I was told there were none available. Some rooms had coffee makers, not mine. There were no convenient cafes open early in the morning. I walked about 1/2 mile to the central station for coffee at 630 am. 4th, the electricity was off during the first night and almost the full afternoon and night of the second day. It came back on around 1230 am. Then there was quite a bit of noise as people moved around. They didn’t come to see if I was okay in the dark, or offer flashlights or anything. No communication or explanation from management.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Judith

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced, tiny, budget type room priced too high

First of all, this was not a cheap, budget room. It cost almost $200 per night after fees and taxes. This should mean it was a nice room with amenities. The only good thing about this place was the location, on the canal, but it wasn’t worth anywhere near the price for that one good thing. The check in was awkward. It was virtual, there was no lobby or desk, just a kiosk in a hall with a remote person. They did not have facilities to leave my luggage, since I was early. They finally agreed to put it in my future room after some discussion. Second, it was 3 floors up a narrow staircase. The hall was dirty, the wallpaper torn, the stairs stained and it was a very narrow difficult staircase. Anyone staying there should know this. Third, the room was tiny. In order to open my suitcase, I had to use half of the double bed I didn’t use or I would have tripped over the suitcase on the floor. There were no amenities in the room, no coffeemaker, and when I asked for a kettle was told there were none available. Some rooms had coffee makers, not mine. There were no convenient cafes open early in the morning. I walked about 1/2 mile to the central station for coffee at 630 am. Fourth, the electricity was off during the night of my first stay and almost the full afternoon and night of the second day. It came back on around 1230 am. And then there was quite a bit of noise as people moved around. They didn’t come to see if I was okay in the dark, or offer flashlights or anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel and central location however there was an always people right outside loitering so it made you feel a bit unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at the Sixteen. The room was lovely, with a lot of character, and was spacious too. The area cannot be more central to see all Amsterdam has to offer! We walked everywhere. Finally, even though there is no reception at the hotel, the staff was really responsive and helpful. We couldn’t be happier with our stay and would definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpets in room and on stairs were dirty and stained. Bathroom smelt like sewage, drains were foul. Shower corners and frames were dirty. Tv did not work, after maintenance came to fix tv, it was then not in English and there was no batteries in remote. I don’t think cleaners work on the weekend ? No fridge. Wobbly bedside table.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific stay! Amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff work here at all. Waited at front door for 45 minutes before I was allowed into the building via telecom. Refused key card entry. Their app with keycard only works with their wifi, which you can't connect to from outside.... Treated horribly when attempting to converse with the hotel manager and eventually got moved by Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Nice clean hotel, key on the phone is brilliant. Bed really comfy had some great sleeps. Great location only a 5 minute walk from the station so easy with a case etc. complimentary toiletries are nice too. Will definitely book here when we come back. Only thing was the stairs were a bit tricky on the way home in the evening haha. It won't let me add a photo?
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Talking with the hologram guy at checkin was so much fun! Great location for getting to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really awesome place. We did the canal view room at it was beautiful! Super spacious. High ceilings. Awesome experience. Only downside was not having a mini fridge in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking from Amsterdam Centraal. Room was very small but clean with a great view. Check in was clunky, links kept expiring and only on Dutch. There is a hostel next door, party carried on in the street. For a few days decent spot. Note! It is a three storey walk up in a tight spiral staircase. Not for mobility issues or large suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Edgard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Suggestion. A small light and another seat in the room. Unfortunately we had a false alarm and nobody kept us informed or apologized for it. Also, or TV has never been fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023